This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Gorain family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Gorain Family History

Gorain Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gorin, Torain, Gordin, Morain, Gordon, Germain, Drain, Gorman, Gornik

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Gorain family from?

You can see how Gorain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorain family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorain families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Gorain families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Gorain's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gorain families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Gorain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Gorain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorain census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Gorain

Passenger Lists

There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Gorain. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Gorain immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Gorain. For the veterans among your Gorain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gorain military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gorain family history

Discover More

What is the average Gorain lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorain ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorain

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gorain family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial